Gear4 PG533US HouseParty Rise2 Wireless

• Download the free SmartLink Wireless app and control every feature of the speaker on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, from anywhere in the room.
• Auto-scan for FM radio stations.
• Sync time and pre-set alarms.
• Dim LED display using swipe gestures, and stream music wirelessly, all from the comfort of your seat.
• Advance Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) means streaming audio sounds incredible, with no loss in quality.

I bought this in our NEX store. I was hesitant to buy it at first because i am not aware of Gear4 products. Later on i was fascinated by this dock it has bluetooth, alarm/clock, charging dock and radio altogether. It was neat for its price.. Would recommend this product.

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Coby CR-A54 Digital Alarm Clock Radio - LED

Clock runs fast. We reset it 4 times already, but every time it gains a good 2-3 min in the first 24 hours after reset.

Still giving it 2 stars because the design is exactly what I expected for the price: the display is large enough to see from across the room, and red, so it doesn't create light at night.

I would be willing to try a new one, maybe the defect is only in the one I have, and not in all models.

It's a great clock except it doesn't keep time very well. I also noticed that the time is off by about 12 minutes after a week of use.

Now the search for another dual voltage clock...

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Motorola HD Dock with Rapid Wall Charger for DROID RAZR - Retail Packaging - Black

Not much to this. Another way for Motorola to make a few extra bucks from suckers like myself (and probably you reading this). It's great! My phone is now a convenient desk clock in front of me while i am working. I also have the Motorola blue tooth keyboard and it works with my Razr. I can't tell you enough about how nice it is to type out a text message with a normal keyboard. all these expensive little add-on, for me, has been worth the extra money. I spend 14-16 hours at my desk about 5 days a week and i like these extra little conveniences; for me, it is worth it.

Might not be necessary for you. It can turn your phone into a very super functional alarm clock to with this Razr Dock. Even the volume keys on the side become a snooze button when you use this dock to make it an alarm clock (because now the side keys are on the top when it is in the docking station). I think that's pretty convenient!

What can i say??? It is like tinting your windows when you by a new car. Just an additional thing i automatically buy when i get a new phone. Same principle.

Is it over priced? YES!

Do you really need this? NO! (then again, you didn't really need to have the Razr either!)

Is it nice to have and make things a little easier and cooler with your new Razr? YES!!!

Hope this helps.

I just received my dock last Friday. The dock itself is very well-built and works wonderfully. It is very easy to dock the phone, and I didn't have any problems lining up the ports on the phone with the plugs on the dock. The webtop app that the dock enables on the phone is very interesting. It gives you a full version of Firefox that works pretty well. It's a bit sluggish, but it's great to have the tight integration of the mobile phone elements in what is essentially a netbook interface.

That is the good news.

The bad news is that the Motorola software that the dock triggers on the phone has some sort of issue that causes it to stay running full blast in the background and completely kills the battery. Ever since I used the dock for the first time, my battery life has been draining at a ridiculous rate. My battery status menu shows that two processes, "Motorola Services" and "evbridge" have been using an huge proportion of my battery capacity. I just charged my phone all night, then drove to work this morning. The phone has been off the charger for just under two hours, and it is down to 70% already. I haven't even been using the phone during that period of time! I first noticed something strange was happening because the phone was very hot even though I wasn't using it. this has been happening constantly since I first used my HD Dock. It also takes much longer to recharge the phone now.

There does not appear to be any way to disable or kill the "evbridge" service on the phone, which apparently is related to the webtop and dock. The "evbridge" service does not appear in a task killer app so that the process can be killed, nor does there appear to be any other manual method for stopping it from running once it has been triggered. I have read some posts online that claim that a power cycle of the phone will stop it from running (until you dock the phone again). This is a temporary solution, though because "Motorola Services" and "evbridge" immediately come back and start eating the battery and heating up the phone once you dock it again.

I have read various reports online about this problem, and the relation between the battery drain, "evbridge" service, the webtop feature, and either the HD Dock or the lapdock, but Motorola seems to be mum about the issue. Some of the reports by users claim that this problem only recently arose after the last software update was released earlier this month.

Although the dock seems to be a very nice product, I wanted to share my experience with other customers here to give fair warning that the dock software could trigger some overheating and battery issues with your phone.

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When i got a razr, my old dock didn't work so I bought one on these. I thought it was just for traveling for the clock, but no, much more. Go to ,to find out what his little beast will do. When you plug the phone into the dock and have your micro HDMI cable hooked up to your tv, pick WEBTOP from the menu on your phone for dock type. It turns your the screen on your phone into a mouse and your tv into a monitor. The screen on your phone switches between a mouse and a keyboard for entries. Just started playing with it, there is not much info on the motorola web site on how to us it, but it is pretty cool. It give you a screen shot of your phone and a normal computer window on your tv. When you get calls, emails, or texts a box comes up on your tv. It will come in handy when i go to the parents who have no internet access, but an HDTV. Its like a regular computer, amazing. I didn't just buy a phone, I bought a one of the best GPS, phone, music player and computer all in one. Great for traveling.

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This item came up in a search for accessories for the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX. Unfortunately, it does not fit that product. Looks like it is the same base unit but there is a different plastic insert for the RAZR MAXX. Search for Motorola SJ1641A DROID RAZR MAXX HD Dock Non-Retail Packaging Black to get the dock with the appropriate plastic insert.

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I love this HD dock. I was not surprised by this though because I also had a docking station for my Droid x. This is a very convieniant toool for me when hooking into my television or just having on my desk at work. I'm very pleased with Motorola and every device that I've bought from them.

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Projection Clock Radio with AM/FM

For the money it was worth it. I can see the time on the ceiling which is what I wanted. I don't like that you have to set both displays of the time. I listen to am at night and the sound quality isn't the best either but so far so good.

I just received the Craig Projection Clock Radio and I'm greatly disappointed. Upon opening the Amazon shipping box, I noticed the clock's box was dirty and worn. It looked like it had been mishandled over a long period of time (yes, it was that bad). When I took the clock out of the box, I almost cut my hand on the clock because it had a large crack in the plastic base. This was to be a Christmas present for my mother who really needs a projection clock like this. Really, really disappointed that this seller would ship an item like this and think I wouldn't notice the damage to the clock as well as the condition of the box it came in.

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My husband was given this alarm clock as a gift over 4 years ago. We have never had a problem with it. This clock radio is very dependable. And this year we bought one for my mother's husband for christmas. Everyone loves this clock because it projects the time on the ceiling. This is a great gift to give to yourself or someone else.

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Duracell Coppertop AAA Cell Batteries, 12-Count Pack

They are ok. Cheaper that buying at the retail store when getting the free shipping.

Duracell makes a great battery; and these batteries will show you just how good they are made once you try them. The "Coppertop" version of these AAA size batteries does indeed last longer than pervious types of AAA batteries by Duracell. I really like this because I often travel by public transportation and I use my portable CD player to listen to music. I always get several hours more use out of these CopperTop Duracell AAA batteries; and that's grand! They contain no mercury which at least according to Duracell helps the environment.

Of course, these AAA batteries can be used in anything that requires them--not just portable CD players. Moreover, the reclosable storage pack actually does close neat and clean for you so that the batteries remaining inside the package don't get dusty or exposure to any elements if you're outside camping or something.

Use these batteries before their expiration date. The expiration date will always be several years into the future; but some people still have them lying around in a dresser drawer anyway. The problem is not only do they lose their potency; the batteries also begin to corrode. When the batteries corrode eventually a whitish powdery sticky substance begins to leak out of them and this makes a mess--trust me!

As the product description correctly notes, please do NOT dispose of these or ever place these in or near a fire. They could indeed explode. I wouldn't carry them loose either--they should be protected in their cardboard case or they should be already installed in your portable CD player, your flashlight or whatever device you placed them into.

Overall, these Duracell Coppertop AAA size batteries are the ones to choose if you need AAA size batteries. I highly recommend them for any device that needs AAA size batteries. Duracell offers their customers a toll free number they can call if they're not happy with these batteries; and that impresses me--that's good customer service on Duracell's part.

Use them in good health and enjoy!

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Memorex MI4703P Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Black)

• Powers and charges your iPhone & iPod devices. Charcoal black, also available in white
• Dual alarm with ultra simple settings (wake to iPod, radio, or buzzer)
• Digital FM radio with station presets, includes FM antenna
• Line-in jack to connect other audio devices
• Includes AC adapter, battery backup for time (uses 2 AAA batteries not included)

I bought this alarm clock for it's ease of operation and dimmer for the clock, I like almost everything about it except for one not so small thing...the alarm volume. It is NOT adjustable (at least as far as I can tell). It starts out at 20% of max volume for about 30 seconds, then goes to 70% max volume and stays that way! I'm going to try and contact the company to see if there's any way this can be fixed. I like to lay in bed and listen to music for a little while before I get up for the day, but NOT at 70% volume...if not for this "flaw" I would have given it 5 stars.

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I decided to use this unit at my desk because the alarm buzzer is so annoying; way too loud for my ears & the wake to radio/iPod is too quiet. I actually prefer to wake to the radio & lie in bed for a few minutes, listening to morning news but this unit is not loud enough for that. The volume is not adjustable for either option! So if you need a loud alarm, this will be a good unit for you. But if you like to wake to iPod or radio, it may not be loud enough. It's really strange that none of the alarm volumes are adjustable.

Pros:

-The sound is really pretty good for an inexpensive clock/iPod/radio. It's not a Bose but it also isn't as expensive. The sound is better than my old Philips iPod/radio/clock/alarm.

-It has 2 separate alarms which is handy for couples wanting to share 1 unit.

-It's easy to set the time & program the radio stations.

-The brightness of the time is adjustable but may be too bright even at the lowest setting for some people. Can also be turned off completely but then you won't see the time & the button is in the back of the unit so wouldn't be easy to find in the dark.

-Charges your iPod in the dock.

-Has a snooze button.

-Has Nap button (10 minutes to 60 minutes) & Sleep button (10 minutes to 90 minutes).

-Can show 24 ("military time") or 12 hour time (regular time). Button is in the back of unit.

Cons:

-The volume disc-style knob is obnoxious IMO. It's a flat disc shape. I would prefer a regular knob because this disc thing is just odd to operate. This disc is also used to adjust the alarm time & the time of day.

-The volume of the alarm is not adjustable.

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I really like this alarm clock-radio iPod doc. I like the way that my iPod lies almost flat instead of sticking up out of it like one of the other ones I have. It's easy to set to a play list and timer to go to sleep with. I also like being able to set the display brightness to a level that I like. Some people have said that they don't like it that they can't set the alarm volume and it gets too loud. Myself, I need one that will get louder the longer it goes! After all that's what an Alarm is supposed to do, WAKE YOU UP!! What good is an Alarm Clock that isn't loud enough to WAKE YOUR BU*T UP!!

I'm a heavy sleeper and I can sleep for an extra hour or more with some of radio's I've had with the alarm going off and I've often been late for work because of this so I need one that will eventually get loud enough to wake me up. The FM radio is pretty good in it too. The town that I live in sits in a mountain pocket and its hard to find a radio that will pick up any stations at all here. I can get 4 stations pretty clear with this that I cant get on any other radio. The only thing that I don't really like is since the unit is black, if I don't turn on a bright overhead light I cant see the buttons very well. This makes it hard to see which button to use to preset it to play and shut off etc. It would really help if they were all back lit like the power button is once it is turned on. If they were then I would have given it 5 stars. It has very good sound and will crank it out pretty good for the size that it is. For the sound control I miss having the Bass & Treble controls or at least the Tone High/Low control that they use to have. My iPod has the Equalizer sound control but it would still be nice to have it for the radio too. My other iPod dock alarm/radio has the Bass Boost, but that isn't the same or as good. A little remote control for the volume, playlist selection, and radio station selection etc. would be a nice extra.

Overall I really like this little unit & I think I'm going to get a lot of use out of it. I highly recommend it for your personal use or as a gift for a friend.

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I read many of the reviews on this item, and the two bad points that almost made me not buy it were the unadjustable alarm volume and having to take the case off an iPod/iPhone in order to use it in the dock. I changed my mind about these two items when I was able to play around with it at Best Buy using my iPod. First of all, the alarm volume problem is not a problem, in my opinion, if you get up when the alarm goes off, and it doesn't take you five minutes to wake up. The case problem is not a problem for my iPod Touch 2nd Gen and my wife's iPod Touch 4th Gen. They both dock with no problem with the cases on. I suppose the thickness of an iPhone and some of the iPhone cases may prevent them from docking with the clock radio, but I do not own an iPhone.

The clock radio is easy to operate, sounds good for its size, fits nicely on the nightstand, and looks good. One of the best features is the way the dock works. Your device lays down and is supported by an adjustable knob, preventing someone from hitting it and causing damage like on upright docking clock radios. Overall, a very nice clock radio. I recommend this to anyone looking at it.

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Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my 15yo son and he loves it... I came home the other night to blasting music coming from upstairs and he informed me it was his new Memorex iPod radio dock... Wow...

He loves the styling, compact size and the way his iPod Touch lays down when docked... he feels it is safer than the kind where the iPod sits sticking up on top...

He is very happy with this, so I am too!

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Sharp SPC800 Quartz Analog Twin Bell Alarm Clock (Silver)

• Quartz analog twin bell alarm Clock
• Button for backlight
• Luminous glow in the dark hands
• Luminous dial

This appears to be a totally decent old-fashioned alarm clock. I've had it as an occasional-use backup for the last six or seven weeks.

Some characteristics:

* The single alarm is loud. Damn loud. Not to fire-alarm levels, but I wouldn't expect a sleeping partner to ignore it.

* The alarm is set by a twist dial on the back. There are two dials; the other one sets the time. You have to be careful which you grab.

* There's no snooze capacity here. The alarm is either activated or not, as set by a small switch on the back.

* It ticks audibly. I sleep with earplugs so I don't care. If your sheep can't stand a fixed rhythm, you won't like this.

* There's a small button on the back to activate a side light. The face is otherwise invisible in the dark.

* It appears to hold time. The first few days I used it, it seemed to lose time, but it's been steady for the last month.

* It really is a pretty clock, especially for the $8 WM wanted for it.

The only question mark for me is the battery wear rate. This clock uses a single AA rather than a proper AC adapter. I've erred on the side of caution with a 1.5V Alkaline rather than the usual 1.2V Eneloop. I'll update when it gives out and add back a star if the clock turns out to be reliable in the long run.

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This is an awesome alarm clock. The ticking sound is not that irritated unless your annoyed by minor noises. It can wake me up and I wont wake up to anything. All over its a great clock and if you need an alarm clock and are a heavy sleeper. Buy it

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I've never written a review before, but when I saw this clock on Amazon, I had to.

I bought this exact same clock about 3 years ago, and I still have mine. I lost the cover to the battery compartment about a year ago, but other than that, it still works as great as it ever did, and I'm really rough on my alarm clocks! The best thing about the clock is how loud the alarm is, no other alarm clock that I've tried could wake me up.

I highly recommend this clock!

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If you have trouble waking up...if you have a child with trouble waking up...if you just want to wake up your neighbors for a few laughs -Buy this clock. It's cheap, and I swear to God the thing will wake the dead. I have issues waking up because of my meds, and I'm capable of dismantling a phone while asleep to stop the beeping, throwing an alarm across the room, snoozing for two hours, etc. My poor fiance finally told me that one super loud alarm would be better than two hours of alarms every few minutes, while I manage to stay in bed.

I set this thing for 5am, and I swear, I was up and trying to make it stop within 30 seconds, afraid it would wake the entire house. Plus, you can't hit it or push a button to make it stop, you have to find a tiny little black switch on the back.

The only drawback is that you since it's a traditional manual alarm clock, you have to remember to set it each night, so I now have a reminder alarm on my phone so I can remember to set my alarm.

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For the price the alarm clock is amazing. I tend to sleep through most alarms, but this one woke me up immediately. The ringer is loud and distinct. If you can't fall asleep with background noises then this might not be your best choice, the ticking is fairly loud. Nevertheless I am happy with this alarm clock. The back-light button is a nice feature and the clock is easy to use.

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RCA RS3081i CD Music System for iPhone and iPod (Black)

• Sound system with iPod/iPhone dock, CD player, audio line-in, and digital FM radio
• 10 watts x 2 - full-range two-way stereo speaker drivers
• Universal dock for iPod/iPhone - plays and charges iPod/iPhone while docked
• Clock/Timer function - wake to Radio, CD, or iPod
• LCD display - with color backlighting; Digital volume control

radio is awsome it looks good and sounds good nice addition to the garage where i will be working on the mustang jamming on some good tunes

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I used the CD player only half a dozen times and now the CD tray will no longer open\close via the function button. Futhermore, CDs no longer play even when you close the tray by hand. The sound from radio and Ipod is quite decent. The speaker cables are very loosely connected so that when you move the unit they come out. I value this unit at $50 and not a $100.

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Pyle Home PICL90PAD FM 30-Pin iPod/iPhone/iPad Alarm Clock Speaker Dock

• Play and Charge Your iPad/iPhone/iPod Simultaneously FM Radio With 20 Station Presets
• 3.5mm Aux-In Jack For Connecting Another Portable Music Player
• Clock Synchronization With iPad/iPhone/iPod When Docked
• Set Your iPad/iPhone/iPod Music or Radio As The Wake-Up Alarm

My wife was looking for a iphone clock radio with red LEDs. Know how hard that is to find? Darned near impossible, until this came along. We took a chance--it is after all a no name brand--and we got lucky. Super construction. Easy and intuitive controls for all functions. Can charge an iphone or ipad in almost any case. Best of all, the red LED light does not flood the bedroom with white light even on the lowest setting as do the iHome and iLive clocks. Highly recommend.

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This is a sweet little system that is totally rocking my small space. I didn't have to pay much for it and I'm pretty much in love with it so, I'm posting a vid about it. Check it out.

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Finding a red digital clock display is tough these days. I like to sleep in the dark and hate the way blue and green LED lights up the whole room. I felt like this brand was a risk, but I'm glad I made the purchase. Like others have said, this is a good clock that will charge/play music/sync with various iDevices.

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This iphone clock radio docking station is almost perfect for my needs:

Pros: Seems very sturdily built; reasonably priced compared to many similar docking stations; a relatively small footprint for sitting on a night table; red clock numbers that are bright enough day or night (can be dimmed a bit) but do not spread light throughout the room at night; decent radio sound; charges iphone quickly; I could actually figure out how to set the alarms; clock synced with iphone instantly; did not have to download any apps for this to work; wake to radio/idevice/buzzer; and most importantly, I can dock my iphone without removing my Otterbox (I had already sliced off the Otterbox rubber-like charger cover because it was a pain so I can't attest to how it would doc without cutting this off); has clock battery back up for power outages.

Cons: The bar that backs the iphone when docked is ugly; I don't especially like the semi-circle shape of the radio but this is very personal; although I could figure out how to set alarms (not so on some other docking stations), it did take some time and practice--I am not especially technical; the buttons, etc. are not all intuitive for the truly non-tech person. Who knew that "standby" is an on/off button; not a great users manual but at least it is not painfully long; battery back-up just retains clock time in the event of a power outageradio and alarm won't work until power comes back (but this is probably the industry standard); and the con that bothers me the most--the alarm (from whatever source) starts very softly but very quickly, like a few seconds, gets blaringly loud. Don't try to lie there five minutes or even one minute listening to the music without first hitting some button.

For me, the pros definitely outweigh the cons.

wow this sounds really great not too big for my sidetable and jamz out tunes from my iPad.

Charge time is excellent even tho i don't pay much attention to it since it charges while it's playing.

Excellent clock portion and i love the light isn't blinding!

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Garmin nüvi 885/885T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition

• Sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket; High-sensitivity GPS receiver for fast satellite lock
• Pre-loaded with City Navigator NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million points of interest
• Speech recognition allow you to speak menu options and keep your eyes on the road; Bluetooth-ready for hands-free use of compatible phones
• Features text to speech for spoken directions with real street names, MP3 player, photo viewer, multi-destination routing, "Where am I?" and "Where's my car?"
• NOTE: Model number on the box is 885T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 885 as the "T" in 885T refers to the additional component
• Visit Garmin.com to get the latest firmware updates for your nüvi to keep it current and performing at its best.

Excellent features and very good GPS. It gets a satellite lock inside my house!!! The voice recognition is the gem in this thing. It really works and once you start using it, it is very useful and functional. You don't have to push buttons.

Positives: Voice recognitions, lots of POIs, on-line sites like POI-Factory to add custom POIs (easy to do), and a very good set of features. I have tried (it works) but not extensively used the bluetooth hands free and mp3 player yet (8GB microSD card ordered) but I think it will be useful. MSN Direct is the way to go and works very well. I am getting helpful traffic updates in Louisville.

Negatives: I have to say the volume on the unit should be higher. I realize the FM radio option is there, but sometimes you are listening to the radio or a CD and it is hard to hear the Garmin. On a trip do they expect you to only listen to the Garmin? I figure if I use the mp3 option on an FM channel that maybe that is a way around the CD because I assume it will give voice prompts through the music audio (have not tried). Also the few hands-free calls I have taken have given very poor sound on the Garmin speakers making it not useful (maybe a software update? Not sure they are using the A2DP or a good profile.). They must fixe these two issues. They should already have this perfected. One other small potential issue. The band for the voice recognition button barely fits my steering wheel (last notch), on some others that are larger it could be an issue (but I think this may be minor)?

I will post more as I use it. I should give it 4 starts because of the sound issues. I will come back and re-review as I use it. It is worth buying. My brother and siter have Tom-Tom and another Garmin (780) and this is definitely better. The voice command and satellite lock really distinguishes it. When you are driving you don't want to have to reach and push buttons on it. Garmin, please improve the audio ASAP.

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I would have given the 885t five stars, but, it is disappointing that the 885t (flagship) is not really the top of the line as its name may insinuate. I considered many reviews and reluctantly, for the voice-recognition feature, decided on the 885t. Looking back I am pleased with the decision, but still troubled about some of the futures of the 7X5t series not included with the 885t. Hence, it gets only four stars.

The voice-recognition feature works well and it is safer to use while driving as it allows one to operate the 885t while your eyes and concentration remain on the road. To tap around on a GPS screen is the same as texting while driving. However, to make voice-recognition work you need to say the words and phrases EXACTLY as they are in the manual. That takes practice and you have to get so familiar with the commands that you can speak them intuitively and precisely when you are in heavy traffic. If you have to think what to speak, or try to "figure it out" while under pressure, it is not helpful. But, if you know and practiced the commands well it works properly, is convenient and one of the main reasons why I will buy the 885t again.

I tested the 885t next to a Nuvi 360. The Bluetooth operation, navigation engines and sound (loudness and clarity) of the two are exactly the same (I used Jill on both). Both had their firmware updates and it seems that Garmin uses the exact same maps and navigation logic in both units. That is to Garmin's credit as the 360 has been discontinued. Consequently, I am confident that, when the 885t is discontinued, Garmin will keep on updating the firmware for the 885t to whatever the "best" navigation logic becomes in the future.

Therefore, it is considering the other features (not navigation logic) that will determine which model is most suitable for you. I struggled to choose between the 7X5t and 8X5t models. After hours of research I made the following list of features (in order of importance to me) that the 885t lacks and the 7X5t have:

* Unlike the 7X5t, one cannot customize the "Arrival" data field of the 885t. One can get the same information from the 885t, but has to hit the green bar at the top and then the "Show Map" at the bottom to read the travel time and distance at the bottom of the following screen. That is a pity as I am sure I would have found the 7X5t's customizable "Arrival" button useful.

* Although the 885t is a later design, it lacks the faster screen refresh rate of the 7X5t series. Consequently the "flagship's" screen jerks down as you progress along your way instead of the smooth glide the 7X5t has. Not too serious, just substandard.

* Unlike the 7X5t the 885t does not have icons on the screen to allow you to switch between 2D, 3D, rotate view and 3D buildings or landmarks view. One need to go through a long process to switch between 2D and 3D and the 885t totally lacks the rotate, 3D building or landmark capabilities.

* It is strange, but you cannot turn the 885t off. Apparently it is to assure that the 885t is almost immediately ready for use. No real "off switch" saves "wakeup" time. The 885t does not have to go through the boot up sequence. Sliding the power key to the left only puts it in suspend/sleep mode, to turn it "really" off one has to remove the battery. Hence, there could be a problem with battery drainage if one uses the 885t infrequently. Surely, even if this is sensible, it should have been an option for the user to decide on. I would have preferred turning it "off" and let it reboot when I need to use it. The wakeup/sleep switch on my 885t is hard to operate. You have to get your nail in on the side of the switch to slide it to the left.

* I don't understand exactly what the use or value is, but the 885t cannot connect to an A2DP Bluetooth headset. The 7X5t series can.

* The 7X5t series have a second microphone hole on the side of the screen to improve microphone reception quality. The 8X5t has the second hole at the bottom to the back of the unit. I don't know if that is equally efficient. If it is, this point is mute.

* For what it is worth, the 885t lacks the ecoRoute function of the 7X5t.

If any of the above is a deal breaker for you, don't consider the "flagship" and get a 7X5t. Else, wait until Garmin, with any luck, brings out a "9X5t" or something that hopefully will be a real flagship and include all the attributes of both 7 and 8 series. If these are not deal breakers you can read on and consider what the 8X5t have and the 7X5t lacks.

Keep in mind that the 865t is only available in Europe, there is no "free" lifetime TMC receiver option in the 8X5t series in the USA. (Apparently the FM transmitter off the 865t is too powerful to be legal in the USA.) Therefore, one needs to compare the 885t with the 785t and not the 765t.

Why then did I decide on the 885t? Here are the unique functions the 885t has in order of how useful they are to me:

* Voice-recognition. On almost every trip I find it necessary to make adjustments to my travel plan/route, or need additional information, i.e. traffic, gas stations, restaurants, etc. The voice-recognition works well and I use it all the time. In fact, after having hands-on experience with it I am hooked on the feature and will hate to be without it again.

* Avoidances In addition to the normal "Avoidance Choices" all the Nuvis have, the 885t can (similar to the Nuvi 5000) define Custom Avoids. With that one can customize the 885t to avoid a specific road or area. I find it very practical and it allows me to define roads (that the Nuvi would normally choose) to avoid. You can likewise exclude bad areas of town, construction zones, correct map errors, etc. I love it and have it programmed all the time.

* The 885t has a better touch screen (more sensitive and precise) than the 7X5t. As it has voice-recognition, who cares about the screen? Well, most route planning is done on the screen before you get into the car. A sensitive and precise screen is desirable.

* Prompted Detour To set a prompted detour for a specific distance or a particular road on the route gives one more control over the choice the 885t will make for a route. It is a practical feature I turned on permanently and use whenever I desire to manually divert from the 885t's suggested route. In short, it allows you to manually exclude specific roads from your route.

* Show or hide points of interest (POIs) on the map. I have "gas stations" turned on. That is very helpful as one can always see where gas stations in your vicinity are. You can do it for any or all points of interests you want to be able to see while driving.

* Removable battery The reviews indicate that the 885t's removable battery is stronger and lasts longer. I am still to form an opinion. However, my consideration is that I only have to buy a $30 battery and not a whole unit should the battery fail.

* The 885t also has two other unique capabilities I don't consider important, yet, to be complete, they are:

o Alarm clock

o Backup camera capability so you can view what is behind you on the 885t's screen.

If any of these features are essential to you, you are committed to the 8X5t series.

That brings us to the "free" TMC traffic receiver on the 765t model versus the MSN Direct Receiver on the 785t and 885t models. Is the MSN services worth $50/12 = $4.17/moth? What I gathered from the reviews I researched, the MSN and TMC services are about equal (poor) as far as traffic is concerned and that the choice depends on where you are. My experience supports that conclusion. Therefore, the $4.17/month must be for the other services MSN provides that are not available on TMC. The once that I am using are:

* "Send to GPS" capability let you look up destinations from a computer and wirelessly send them to the GPS. That is not only convenient, but it allows one to call your office and ask them to research and send you locations you did not know you would need/want to visit. They can send it to you while you are on the road. I already used that a few times.

* I travel often and it is convenient to check flight status on your way to the airport.

* I got spoiled and find that I do regularly look at the weather forecast.

* Although a practical need is yet to come up, I find the Weather Doppler radar intriguing. Just the other day I was in Nashville and there was a tornado warning on the radio. Unfortunately, as I don't know the counties and suburbs, I had no idea where the area is the warning was for. I hope that the Weather Doppler radar view will in the future give me an indication from which direction a storm comes so I can divert into a directions where things are hopefully better. It is reassuring to have a picture of what the weather ahead could probably be. However, it seems that the image you receive is of the situation about 20 minutes earlier and not as is.

* I never thought I would use it, but find that the gas prices are helpful and discovered that there is usually at least 10 cents/gal difference in gas prices around us. You can therefore easily save a dollar or two per tank. Over a year that may pay for the MSN Direct service.

TAKE NOTE: MSN Direct is leveraging unused FM radio spectrum to broadcast data, however, many choices today including WiFi, Cellular, FM RDS and other digital networks are readily available and are continuing to grow in popularity. Microsoft has made the decision to focus future U.S. and Canada investments on these existing network connections and discontinue the MSN Direct services business 1/1/2012. The new Nuvi 1XXX is AT&T based and one wonders if TMC will soon make the same decision and abandon its FM based service?

So much on the 885t's unique features, comparison with the 7X5t line and MSN versus TMC services. How does the 885t operate on the road? I have a Nuvi 360 and am very satisfied with it. For getting from A to B it is the best and, as stated above, gives the same navigation results as the 885t. The 360 is reliable and I used it with great success from Florida to New York, Texas to Nebraska, California to Alaska, Canada and anywhere in between. It is the excellent performance of the 360 that sold me on Garmin. I still have the 360 and have no intent to sell it. It is small, fit in my shirt pocket and is always ready to work. The 885t will have a long way to go to earn the same trust with me. In addition to what was mentioned above, the other important functions of the 885t I am using on the road that made me move the trustable 360 from the dashboard to my shirt pocket are:

* Lane Assist with junction view. When travelling in unfamiliar cities I regularly have to press the next turn icon on the 360 to see what the next junction is going to be like. In heavy traffic that distracts attention and occasionally I missed a complicated turnoff. The 885t's lane assist takes care of that.

* Multi-destination routing with route optimization. Although reliable, the 360 could only take me from point A to point B with the option of one via point. Often I have to visit a number of locations and had to look on a map to decide what I think the most efficient route would be. The 885t does that for you.

* Speed limit information. Not decisively important, but in an unfamiliar area it is convenient to have the speed limit on the 885t instead of having to look out for the next speed sign and risk a speeding fine.

The 360 has never frozen up or let me down. In contrast, if I use the voice-recognition feature in a certain sequence in combination with the "Music Player" or "Show Flight Status" commands I can freeze the 885t up every time. Once frozen, due to the lack of an on/off switch, you have to take out the battery so that it can reboot to recover. I sent the information to Garmin and we can just hope that they will bring out a firmware update to cure the problems.

In general I am satisfied with the 885t and considering everything I know now, will buy it again. The voice-recognition is convenient and safe. However, it remains disappointing that Garmin did not include all the features of the 7X5t line.

UPDATE: Probably due to the discontinuation of the MSN Direct service on 1/1/2012 Garmin has discontinued the 885T. Hence, if we want the information we now receive from MSN we will have to replace our 885T at that time, or buy a TMC traffic receiver if traffic is the only information we are interested in. (That is on condition that TMC don't decide to move away from FM too.)

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I recently purchased the Garmin 885t after having owned the Streetpilot C340. I felt that I wanted an upgrade for a couple of reasons. First, I liked the idea of being able to be more "hands-free" if I needed to make changes to my routes while driving and second I was hoping that the blueooth was good enough that I could also use my phone through the Garmin. The purpose would be to streamline what I need to hook up in my car.

I own an iPhone original and have tried a couple of FM transmitters for hands free calling in the car. Though they worked partially with my phone, none were completely compatible. I was so pleased to see how the Garmin immediately recognized my contacts and they are all up on the Garmin screen. Second, even though the iPhone does not support voice dial, I am able to verbally navigate through the Garmin to make calls. This for me is important so I don't have to fiddle with the phone in my car.

After having used the Garmin for a couple of weeks, I can say that I so far am very satisfied. The Garmin's navigation works as expected and as I was accustomed to with my older Garmin. There are many POIs and I am amazed at to what you can find just by saying the place by name (the more popular places). I do appreciate the lane assist feature, which works well in my area. It gives you arrows in the upper left corner telling you the direction of your next turn. Very handy. Be aware, however, that the Junction View does not work with Lane Assist in every area. This is not a problem for me as this is only an "extra whistle" from my perspective.

The voice commands work wonderfully. I am amazed at how well it understands me. This function makes entering information so much easier. I also love how you can use Google Maps to directly send favorite places to the Nuvi, as well.

In regards to the Bluetooth, I find that the Garmin's speakers are better than the nuvi 360 that I tried a year ago. I sent it back because the speaker and sound were awful on it. On the Nuvi 885t, I am able to hear the people speaking well but was told that there was an echo on their end when I spoke. I purchased Garmin's external microphone and people I talk to now say that it sounds much better. I've talked several times on it with no problems.

The FM transmitter works just fine for me, especially if I am just tooling around town. As a matter of fact, I found a station in my area where the music that I downloaded to my Garmin sounds just like I'm listening to the FM radio. No static at all. I like using the FM option because I like having the ability to listen to my callers and Garmin commands through my car stereo. I will admit that when I travel distances, I will probably opt to use my aux. cable with my iPod due to the fact that the FM stations would change frequently on longer trips (which would be a pain).

The suction cup has been great. It hasn't fallen once and I've taken it down a couple of times. If you do have problems, though, put a little moisture on the suction cup and it should stay put!

I haven't had the chance to experience the MSN direct or the picture viewer (doubt I will ever use that) so I can't comment on those features. I would like to add that customer support at Garmin is wonderful. I had to call a few times with questions and they were extremely helpful, kind, and supportive. (My Garmin was originally shipped in the Russian language).

I have been experimenting with this unit and learning how to use the Garmin in the house while I don't have to concentrate on the road. Though it is user friendly, there is still a lot to learn. I also took it with me even if I knew where I was going to "practice" the features. I'd rather get a handle on how to use it when I know my route. As silly as it sounds, it does help!

Kudos to this unit! NO regrets, even though I felt it was more than what I wanted to pay for a GPS.

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I have had my 885t for about a month and found it have very impressive features. MSN traffic works great, use it every morning going to work to avoid jams. Bluetooth also works very well, even though it has a weak fm transmission it does have the jack you can plug directly into your cars MP3 input if equipt.

The one major probem that makes this almost not worth the price is the street detail. My I5 would show the name of every side street and intersection as you passed by. This unit only seems to show 20% of the street names and intersections. When I called Garmin tech support I was told this was by design to unclutter the screen and there is no solution. I never considered the I5 screen cluttered even though it was only 1/3 the size. I think they need to reprogram this unit before it is worth all the money I paid.

I "upgraded" from a Garmin NUVI 350 to an 885T. My 1st trip was from Tennessee thru the Northeast, seeking specific locations for my job. I brought both units, luckily, as the new 885T tried to get constantly send me who knows where. I eventually put the old 350 unit on the windshield along side it, what a geek, and started comparing routes. In Boston, trying to go to an address I had previously visited, the 885T got me lost miles away. I put the 350 up, which had correctly taken me there once before with no issues, and followed it's directions. As I got off the correct exit, 20 minutes later, the 885T told me to get off the exit, get back on the highway and go back the way I had just traveled. The 350 took me straight to my destination with the 885T "recalculating" the whole way. In New York City, I was on I-95 heading East to an address in Connecticut on I-95 that I knew, and the 885T wanted me to take the Lincoln Tunnel into NY City. This happened on several occasions in multiple states. At my parents house in Connecticut, the "Where am I now?" feature told me I was @ street #335 when I was at street #9; there are only 2 houses on the street, #s 7 & 9. This feature is yet to give me the address I am sitting at. The 4-yr old maps in my NUVI 350 worked 100% better than the new and improved 885T. So much for my $500.00 upgrade.

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Naxa NX-163 Digital LED Display AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio

• Digital Clock with 0.6" Red Display
• Wake up to Radio or Alarm
• Snooze Function
• PM LED Indicator
• Battery Back-up with 9V Battery (Battery Not Included)
• AM/FM radio tuner
• Digital clock with 0.6-inch red display

I am a huge fan of simple, inexpensive alarm clocks, but this one is simply unusable.

1. Changing the time requires the push of only one button that is located right on the top of the clock...and very easy to touch accidentally (ie, when reaching for snooze!). I only used it for a few days before ordering a replacement, but I accidentally changed the time twice in those few days.

2. I chose the wake to music option, but the buzzing alarm plays over/at the same time as the music. So, you get the radio, but also the buzz buzz buzz of the alarm clock...defeats the purpose of the wake to music option.

3. This is probably not uncommon, but I didn't realize when I purchased this that the alarm has to be turned on every night my old ($15) alarm clock had a switch so that the alarm was set until/unless I toggled to the Off position.

4. Finally, the Alarm On/Off button doesn't always work on the first (or second, or third) push. After less than a week of use, I found I had to push it many many times before it "took" and turned on.

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It's really a junk! one minute for this "clock" is equal 68-69 seconds.. :))

May be it's from another planet? where the time is slower?

Nothing is works properly!

Don't buy this UFO "NAXA" clock!!

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great 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!

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Pyle PLTS78DUB 7-Inch In-Dash Detachable Motorized Touchscreen TFT/LCD Monitor with DVD/CD/MP3/MP4/U

• PLL Synthesizer Tune - LCD Digital Display - Brightness: 400 Nit - Direct Connection Of Alternate - Mute Control - Remote Control - SD/MMC Card Slot
• RCA Line Out - Rear Camera Input - Bluetooth A2dp & Avrcp Support
• 30 Station Memory - Treble/Bass/Balance/Fader/Encoder Volume - ESP (Electronic Shock Protection - Input Jack(Mp3/DVD/Cd -
• Touch Screen Control Operation - Pal/NTSC Color System - Anti-Shock Mechanism - Repeat/Intro/Random -
• Audio/Video Source Through Aux Line - RCA Line Out - Rear Camera Input - Bluetooth A2dp&Avrcp Support
• Auto Store/Preset Scan - On Screen Display Title, Time, Chapter, Subtitle - Last Position Memory
• Audio/Video Source Through Aux Line - RCA Line Out - Rear Camera Input - Bluetooth A2dp&Avrcp Support
• DVD/VCD/MPGE4/MP3/CD-RW Compatible. AM/FM-MPX 2 Band Radio - Full Motorized Screen Telescopes Out And U -
• DVD/VCD/MPGE4/MP3/CD-RW Compatible. AM/FM-MPX 2 Band Radio - Full Motorized Screen Telescopes Out and U
• Preset EQ - Parking Video Input - Dimensions:7.01''W X 1.98''H X6.54''
• Resolution:1440x234 Pixel - Lo/Dx & St/Mo Selector -Clock Function - A/V Input & A/V Output - ISO Connector
• Sub-Woofer - USB Connector - USA/Europe Frequency Switch.
• Touch Screen Control Operation - Pal/NTSC Color System - Anti-Shock Mechanism - Repeat/Intro/Random

***Update 12/9/2012***

So a few things with this update: I no longer have this radio; not that it became defective, but it was also stolen. Anyways, I did want to state that before I lost it, the unit was still perfectly operational, and I have a few clarifications to make since I want my review to be helpful to others so they don't waste their money. This unit really can't be compared to the name-brand high end manufacturers; there's just absolutely no way a $150 DVD unit can even come close to a $540 Pioneer Flip-out DVD unit.

The price alone should tell you a few things just like any cheap electronics:

1. More likely to get a defective unit; the unit I got was great, but there's just typically less quality control with cheaper brands, so you do take a risk.

2. Not going to sound as good as a pricier brand; I think the sound is actually decent, the built-in amp doesn't color the sound too much, but again, people are blaming the unit when they buy $30 speakers; doesn't matter what amp you get, junky speakers are junky speakers, and a better unit can give options to better adjust frequencies with an EQ and will be slightly cleaner and better sound, but again, you can't get away with cheap speakers. However, you'd be better off going with a unit without a DVD at this price point if you really care about sound.

Beyond that, all I will really say is this unit is decent FOR THE PRICE PAID. It's also a rather older unit by now, and I would recommend looking up newer models, as electronics continue to improve/get cheaper, you might find ones with better features for a comparable price.

***Updated 11/11/2011 Added a few Pros (sound), and a few cons (remote, customization, EQ)***

First, if you have no idea how to install a car stereo unit, then don't think you can just order this and swap out your current OEM stereo, not gonna work. There are several more items you need, the two must-have's being a replacement bezel for aftermarket stereos (OEM stereos come in all shapes and sizes, where as after-markets fit into DIM or double-DIM, important to standardize the sizes); the second must have is a wiring harness (technically you don't, but for many reasons you should). Both of those can be found on Amazon most likely, and are car model/brand specific, so don't think that Pyle will include your specific wiring harness, that'd be impossible. I can find the model for my brand ('05 Civic) for around $4, so we're not talking a lot of money (some cars will also need additional adapters). You also need to know how to install it, and I'm not really gonna go into all that here, so basically, if you don't know how to do it, have a pro do it, just make sure they are either 1) really good, or 2) really cheap; its not hard to do in most cases, but you can wreck parts of your car, and they can charge hundreds for a 20-min procedure, just depends.

Onto the stereo itself: the thing's a pretty solid device; it could be improved, but I'd say for the price its worth it. I'm gonna include a few notes about quality, and hope to better organize the review later when I have time, but figured I'd get it out there. This head unit is feature packed, and is so versatile for a knock off brand, I'm glad I ordered it.

The bluetooth functionality of this unit is probably one of my favorite features; you can wireless stream audio, but I noticed it was a little scratchy-sounding compared to a pure hard-wired audio source, but the beauty of the bluetooth functionality is the ability to make calls and place it over your car stereo; for someone like me that HATES talking on the phone, this is awesome, because it sounds so much better then talking on the phone, and you can crank the volume up as well.

There are several types of connections: USB, 3.5mm phono, RCA (in the back), SD, and bluetooth, so it really can take almost everything you throw at it. I love the 3.5mm jack in front, makes it super easy to connect MP3 players or phones to the car stereo.

I tested a DVD, and the quality was pretty good, but it was a widescreen edition, and I haven't messed with it enough to find the letterbox settings, if they exist; kinda sucks if they don't, but not gonna kill the device for me, most our DVD's are 4:3. ** I've since tested a few Family Guy dvds, and they looked really good, although there were a few jittery lines on certain colors.

The screen is very responsive to touching, and has a pretty decent display quality as well.

The screen can tilt to many different angles, you have no idea how awesome that is! My dash is angled pretty significantly, around 25 degrees upwards, and at the stock screen setting, the thing was difficult to read, and really difficult to reach for pressing on the screen.

The sound quality is nice (although no EQ, see my cons); it is 80wattx4 (I'd assume 40w RMS x 4) which is slightly less than my less HU, but the output at high volumes is pretty clean. I have high-end infinity components (which have good sensitivity/power), and you can crank it almost to the point of having your ears bleed; by far louder and cleaner than any friend's cars I've been in a while; if you're really an audiophile, yes, you can get cleaner louder with an external amp, but really most will not need one.

For the cons that I can readily think of, it would be:

1) too large of a remote; its nice to have so many buttons, but makes it a beast to hold in the car for daily use; not a huge deal or anything, but a little smaller would have been perfect. The remote also lacks major functionality, as you cannot manually tune stations, yet you can change between the programmed stations (why the DVD FF/RW isn't used for this I don't know). That's just one of the many goofy items that are missing that really shouldn't be on this unit.

2) semi-noticeable fan if parked

3) wacky instruction manual; it's a good attempt, I'll give them that though. Still, I could understand most of it fairly well, and was far better then an overly-technical manual that takes a PhD to read.

4) Lack of customization/missing desired options; while parts are nicely customizeable, including a multi-colored LED scheme that can change from Red to Pink to Blue (or alternate every few seconds), its missing many basic features. Pyle would have done everyone a favor to take a solid stereo, and slap on a DVD function. Some of the features it lacks include: inability to change screen settings, such as the aux input, when the screen is up and you plug in a device via 3.5mm jack, you just get a blue-screen, can't change the display at all. You can't change the main unit's display to show the time permanently (which means you have to have the remote to see the time if not on the radio screen). You can't have a graphics display while playing an MP3 CD (stuck on an ugly folder/file display). The hard buttons on the main display are probably the least used (aside from source), no ability to skip. Can't navigate Mp3 CDs with the remote (the Mp3 CDs also take quite an obnoxious amount of time to load). Issues such as those, and there are many more that I doubt a larger brand like Pioneer would leave out, so yes, you do get what you pay for. I have my sub-woofer connected via stereo components, not the sub out, and you do not have the option to adjust the sound output, so I will probably switch it over to the sub out (not a big deal, just how I had my last setup done).

5) No graphics EQ. The "EQ" settings on this unit are pretty bogus as well, I believe they just adjust the treble/bass settings, which is completely different from actually adjusting the EQ. Ears adjust, and if you have good speakers eventually you get used to not having good EQ options, but it is something I miss from my last unit, and this having a 7-in screen, they could have really made a nice graphics EQ adjustment screen.

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This is my first in-dash DVD player, so I spent quite a bit of time researching. I finally decided that I would get an entry level unit to see how I would like it. After much deliberation, I Decided to go with a Pyle brand unit. I was very pleased with the huge feature set, as well as the ease with which the unit operates. The picture quality was much better than I expected and it functions nicely as just a stereo when video is not needed. I think this is definitely the way to go, especially if you're on a budget.

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Great sound good video definitely worth the money bluetooth feature is great can play my pandora radio straight from my phne with no cords would recommend to anyone great product pyle has stepped there game up

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I'm writting to say that I'm pleasantly satisfied with my pyle dvd player in that all it's been reviewed to do it has performed completely up to standard and so far i haven't experienced any major problems whatsoever. But what i have faced is that because of my car's dash the deck wasn't able to fit flush into the din but it's not an eyesore at all and the usb jack doesn't work properly i have to toggle it to get it to pick up but that's no problem because i was going to replace it with one that has a cable so that the flashdrive doesn't stick out so far for anyone to knock it. I attached a rearview camera to it and it works beautifully also the bluetooth function also works nice no problems with that, with either the mobile phone calling or answering or playing music straight from my cell. All in all i'm totally satisfied but it's a little annoying that everytime i start the car and the dvd player's screen is open that it closes and then opens again but i guess that's how they're all designed to operate.

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WHEN I FIRST PLACED THE ORDER OF THIS THING I WAS SO EXCITED BECAUSE WHO WOULDN'T BE. SO AFTER RECEIVING THE UNIT I TAKE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL TO HAVE IT INSTALLED AND HE INSTALLED FOR ME THEN AFTER SAY SEVEN DAYS THE SCREEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY BLACK NOTHING WORKED. SO I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TRY DIRECTLY AND THEY SAID SORRY WE CAN'T HELP YOU DON'T COVER ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO THE SCREEN SORRY SO THAT'S WHY I'M GIVING THEM BAD REVIEW.

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Straight Talk Motorola Moto W418G GSM Prepaid Flip Cell Phone

I bought this phone as a temporary replacement for another phone while it was being repaired by straight talk. I really couldn't beat the price of $39 on the straight talk website or at walmart. It's not nearly as fun for me as my smart phone but you get what you pay for. I will say that the battery life on this is amazing, I haven't charged it in a few days and I use it constantly. As soon as my samsung is back I will switch back, but it does seem to have better cell service. It goes off the att network. I know because if you send a text to your email from one it says yournumber@txt.att.net. The internet on it sucks hard, but the regular texting and calling quality are pretty good for the price.

This phone has good battery life, good voice quality, and relatively good service in the area I live. It is indeed a very basic phone that can make phone calls and send/receive text messages. The camera is a complete joke as is the web browser. If you add an SD card, it can also function as a USB drive and MP3 player. The UI for the MP3 player is cumbersome, as playlists must be rebuild manually every time you add files. Changing ringtones and ringer volume is bit harder than it should be. Another disappointment is that when headphones are plugged in, it assumes you are using a wired headset and it will disable the phone's built in microphone. Bluetooth worked very well with my computer.

Feature phones are not going to be around for much longer, so get one while you still can if you want the absolute cheapest plan available.

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The camera on my Samsung T528G died, and since Straight Talk won't send you a replacement until they get your brken phone, this is a great alternative.

Straight Talk website has a refurbished Motorola W418G flip phone for $0.00 (Zero) dollars. I did have to buy a $30 service card, but it can be used to add on to my regular plan under the Reserve program.

I was all fussy about Straight Talk's policy about not sending a replacement until they got my broken camera phone, but this a a simple fix. Free Shipping , Free Phone, $30 Service Card that I can use on my other phone, and the transition to the new phone was simple.

You go to the website straighttalk.com, click on the "Switch to a New Straight Talk Phone" and put in your Serial Number. I was switched over in about 30 minutes, no fuss, no muss, and all my minutes and texts and Data switched to the new phone.

When I get my other phone back, I just switch it back... I now have a backup phone that I can switch to at any time, and ny wife or daughter can use it too, if needed. Way Cool.

I was with T Mobile 2 year contract for over 4 years. It was always irritating to be 'stuck' and on different dates after a few upgrades and service extensions. I will not be going back to a contract phone anytime in he future... And this is a GSM phone I can use overseas if I get the right SIM card.

The only thing I don't like is that the phone is locked to Straight Talk. I'm sure someone has a jailbreak code for it, I just have not looked too hard..

No Contract is the way to go for me.... Just remember, NO ONE cell phone service works for everyone... It all depends on your travelling habits, where you live, and what you need to do with your phone. Good Luck!

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I am a senior citizen and this phone is perfect for me.

Good sound, great battery, simple to learn and use.

Great size and I carry it in my pocket all the time. Good customer service.

I bought unlimited service with auto deduction. No fuss. Love it!!

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Uniden TCX905 Accessory Handset and Charger with Call Waiting and Caller ID

• 5.8 GHz handset compatible with TRU9 series, TRU8 series, CLX series, Elite series, and the UIP18 series
• Call Waiting Caller ID with 100-station memory
• Handset speakerphone; headset compatible
• DirectLink 2-way radio
• Package includes charger and handset only; one-year warranty

I bought two of these to supplement my Uniden Tru8888 after researching compatibility. While the software driving these phones has much of the interface of the TCX805/Tru888x line, I'll cut my stars accordingly for the Tru888x line. Comments about this expansion handset:

The four-way joystick-like button is a blessing. The up-down buttons on the TCX805 are OK but the left-right buttons fail to work when editing a number in the phone book especially to add the 1 before an area code. They instead add # and *. Here, you don't have to re-type the whole number, just move where you want with the joystick. The odd but subsequently convenient Space typed by right-arrowing in text is gone, apparently replaced by the character range on zero, one of which is a space. Operation in low light is a lot easier with the big joystick button.

Two numbers per phonebook entry seems to be new here, and I like it.

The quality of sound, range and the clarity of the speakerphone on the handset remain excellent.

They seem to mate to a TCX805 charger but don't seem to fit in right. So if you have a mix, don't interchange their charger bases.

I like the overall feel and I prefer using the 905's in the bedrooms (where you might have to use them in the dark) and the 805 remains in the living room.

I'll update with my experiences as I continue to use them. For now, the TCX905 gets all five stars.

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Good phone for the price. I have a CLX485 base. A matching extension phone (TCX440) costs almost $100. This phone is only $30 from Amazon (including shipping). It couples easily with my base & TCX440. I upload my Outlook phone file to the TCX440 than sent the phone files to the TCX905. The TCX440 permits 4 phone numbers per person, the TCX905 permits only 2 phone numbers per person. However, the TCX905 handles any phone numbers above 2 in an intelligent way it creates an additional listing with the same name containing the additional numbers - SMART!! I agree with a previous reviewer that this phone is even better than the more expensive TCX805 model.

However, it does have its faults.

1. You must manually edit all phone numbers requiring a 1 prefix. The phone knows its area code (part of the setup menu). Instead of automatically adding a 1 to all phone numbers out of your area code, it makes you edit each and every out of town number. STUPID!!

2. I found an insidious quirk. I have 7 doctors' phone numbers. I preface each doctor's name with "Dr". This keeps all doctors names in one area easy to find. Unfortunately, it drops the last doctor's entry when transferring numbers from the base. No fault is generated; it indicates that the transfer is successful. You think that all phone numbers are transferred. The problem was corrected by changing one preface from "Dr" to "Doc". Apparently, a max of 6 entries can have the same first 2 letters. Anything above 6 is just ignored. STRANGE!!

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I have had 2 iterations of their phones w/ at least 6 handsets. ALL had the same failure...the history button on the handset breaks shortly after purchase. I have contacted Uniden, but I got no reply as to either a fix or a plan to fix this problem.

Unless or until they address this failure, I would not buy this phone...if caller history...including redialing a number from the history, is important to you. The corded base unit still has the button working, but not one of the handsets is still working...and they are very gently used.

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The Uniden TCX905 offers all the same features as the handsets that came with several other multihandset Uniden phones. It is a solid phone handset, with the 5.8 gigahertz frequency ranking as one of this phone's greatest attractions. I have found that I can stray a good distance from the base and it will still function normally. My home and yard are not huge but I still had problems with fading signals with my older phone. I often had to reposition myself if I was outside in order to get my old cordless phone to receive the signal. But with Uniden TCX905, there is no need to reposition myself or the phone. The signal is still clear, even when I am standing in the corner of my property.

The LCD display on the Uniden TCX905 is nice. It isn't very large but it lights up in an orange color and it shows many bits of information, like the date and time, the phone number and name of a caller (when an incoming call is trying to ring through), a battery charge indicator, an indicator telling you the number of different caller id's that have come through; and an indicator telling you which handset you are using (you can program each one with its own number). The LCD contrast and the ring volume can be adjusted on each handset, making it customizable per room. You can even change the display to read in English, Spanish, or French.

Uniden TCX905 is compatible with many different Uniden phone systems. But in order for this expansion handset to work, it must first be programmed with your main phone. This requires entering specific code numbers into your main phone's base unit. If you do not program, the phone will not work. Programming is simple (instructions are included for programming into different main phones) and it must be completed or the phone will be worthless.

There are only a few things about the Uniden TCX905 phone that are deserving of criticism. First, it can get a little tedious trying to program new names and numbers and one needs to be careful not to get carried away because it can take a long time to get everything programmed just right (using abbreviations is a good idea, to speed up the process). Second, I don't like the flashing red light in the upper left hand corner of each handset. This is a charge indicator that lets you know the phone is charged and ready to go. There is nothing wrong with letting consumers know this, but to have a light that continuously flashes can be a tremendous distraction. Third, the base is small and light and it can easily get knocked off the table or desk on which it rests. Fourth, I would prefer a plug that didn't have a block attached to it. This makes it easy to grip, but it also means the plug has to be inserted a certain way or it will partially cover the electrical outlet directly underneath it.

Overall, in spite of a few inconveniences, I am still satisfied with the purchase of my Uniden TRX905 handset and I may add another one or two handsets like it in the future. They sell for a reasonable price and they are compatible with many different Uniden phones. Clear sound, slim design, and countless features make this auxiliary phone a nice addition to any Uniden household in need of extra phone units.

I added two more uniden handsets to my existing uniden system. Easy to add handsets to system. Phone reception and clarity is awesome. Only need one phone jack to connect up to 10 phones. Phone has great features. I recommend this system highly.

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Pioneer X-EM21 Micro HiFi CD/FM Stereo System with iPod-Dock USB-in Remote

• Pioneer Micro CD/iPod/iPhone Dock Shelf System w/ FM Tuner & USB

I love this little stereo. My ipod is old but it has all my favorite music on it and I still have some CD's that I've not digitized and I still like FM radio. So this is the perfect small stereo for me. The remote is perfect for changing inputs and is used to program preset FM stations. The screen is very easy to see on the unit. I've not tried USB input and that's OK. I also like that the AUX input is on the front! It is also nice how the speaker plug in's are modular and fool proof so there is no messing with + and like with bare wired speakers. I was also surprised that it has an equalizer (pre-programmed listening modes) and I was even more surprised to find it has a sleep timer. All in all a perfect little package. I may need more than one!

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**See below for iPod/iPhone info. I don't have either myself but this may be important to YOU.**

Common sense tells you this isn't for a true "audiophile" when it comes to sound. But it does deserve 5 stars for an inexpensive, high quality brand that sounds great for those who listen to music occasionally. I live in a condo so I can't have window-jarring bass; this system is good enough. It's impressive considering it has only 10W per channel. Dio1978 (another reviewer) said to crank the speakers up to Level 24-29 for 2 to 5 hours to break them in; I tried that, but the sound was so loud that it bothered my cats however it wasn't distorted. Level 15 is about as high as I go on the volume, since I don't want to tick off my neighbors.

I was looking for a system that played homemade CD's from downloaded MP3 files I was leaning towards a Panasonic until I found that most Panasonics are not compatible with MP3 files. I also wanted a USB-in port so I could play music from a flash drive. If you like bass, there's a P-Bass selection, but it's not so bass-y that it rattles your neighbor's house. You also have a selection of Pop, Jazz, Rock, Classic on a built-in equalizer.

The tuner section is made of plastic; the speakers appear to be pressed wood with cloth on the front. The speaker wires measure approximately 3 feet long, so unless you want to take a chance and splice them, you are limited in speaker placement. The remote control uses one of those flat batteries that looks like a coin, the kind you normally find in a garage door opener (the battery IS included). The remote has a fairly decent range, I managed to get 20 feet away before it quit receiving the signal.

The warranty on this is one year.

**iPhone iPod compatibility**

I found this on Pioneer's non-USA web site. It appears Pioneer also needs to update their USA web site.

Compatible models are iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod touch (all generations), iPod nano (3rd/4th/5th/6th generation), iPad and iPad 2

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Music has always been a huge part of my life and after moving from a large house to a small apartment about a year ago, I no longer had room for my two full sized stereo rack systems. With most of my collection in CD form (I dislike Ipods although have a first generation model that I rarely use) I found I could not stand the silence any longer and purchased the X-EM21 Micro CD/FM Stereo mostly for the CD player. I could not be happier. It was so easy to set up as the speaker plugs are modular and my small apartment is filled with the sounds of my favorite music. For such a compact system at a reasonable price, the quality of the music is very good. I listen primarily to classical and meditative music and from the lows to highs the entire range is clearly discernable. Since my Ipod is so old and nearly dead, the bonus was the discovery that the unit can play music from a USB flash drive so even without my Ipod, I have access to my entire Itunes collection. The unit appears well made and not junk like other small stereo systems and I could not be happier and unlike another reviewer who had trouble with the remote, mine works fine. The auxillary, earphone and USB ports are right at the front of the unit so they are easily accessible. Thank you Pioneer for creating a great product that does not cost an arm and a leg and can meet the needs of folks living in very small living spaces! I am looking forward to many hours of happy listening.

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The player itself is absolutely perfect, small size, great sound, easy controls. The issue I'm having is the remote. It worked for about 5 minutes then stopped working. I tried the remote from 3 inches away up to 10 feet away and from different angles and still nothing. I then thought it was the battery so I replaced it and once again it worked perfect for about 5 minutes. I used a battery tester on 3 volts and tested both batteries and they both said 95%+ charged. If anyone has any ideas please mentioned it. If the remote doesn't work it's going to be a deal breaker.

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I bought this little stereo because it met all my criteria: a bookshelf radio / CD system that actually looked good and didn't cost much (I'm way behind the times and don't have an Ipod, but it's nice that it has a dock if I ever do get one). For the most part I've been very happy with it--the sound is nice and fills my small apartment, and it's easy to use and has a simple, convenient remote.

My one complaint is that the CD mechanism must be a little cheap, because once in a while a CD will skip that did not skip on my previous player. However, this is just infrequent enough (maybe one skip for every 2-3 hours of playing time?) that it's not worth it for me to return it and hunt for another player.

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Retro Modern Auto Flip Alarm Desk Clock with Light

• Cool Futuristic Gears Clock
• Gear operated time machinery
• Retro look
• Alarm Clock

The gears kept sticking constantly, which is causing the time to be off by 1 1\2 hours. My first biggest disappointment ever. I wish this had worked as desired because i really loved the modern look.

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I got the clock two weeks ago and it has been work fine, i had been looking a long time to find a flip down clock, so when i got it i was exited to have it displayed on my desk, but it can be off by a minute or so at times but it makes up the time in a 24 hour period. Also the placement of the power connector is horrible and ugly sticks out of the back like a sore thumb, for such a nice looking clock its not right. would have been much better if it plugged in like every other electronic device discreetly, and it started to make some squeaky noise. Nice clock need some improvements or a lower price tag.

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SONR Labs Speaker Dock for Android Smartphones and MP3 Players

• Includes: Speaker Dock for AndroidTM, remote control, universal AC adapter
• Micro USB and 3.5mm audio connectors combine to give you plug-and-play operation with virtually any Android phone
• 6 watts of crisp, clear treble, delivered by two high-quality speakers
• 10 watts of punchy, booming bass delivered by a sub-woofer
• Innovative cradle design accomodates "landscape" and "portrait" phone position (even when the phone is in a protective case) and minimizes unsightly wires

I bought this dock because it was the only one for Android, except for bluetooth which I don't feel like ever works right. I've been really happy with it so far setup is super easy, sound quality and volume are great, plus it charges my phone while I use it. The remote is useful works with Pandora and my mp3s. Overall, very happy with the purchase.

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Dock works great with my Samsung Galaxy phone. But most importantly it's a plug in interface with no Bluetooth hassles of pairing, interference etc. Great product.

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Very needed product A dead simple Android plug in speaker dock with strong fidelity for the price Why has this taken so long? App works fine and pretty intuitive.. the wires are a bit gangly, but I guess it needs to accommodate lots of different Android phone configurations. Recommended.

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UPDATE: After reading some of the reviews, I came across one saying they were having issues using this device with a Samsung Galaxy S2, so I thought I'd add that it is the same device I have. I don't know if not all Galaxy S2's work with it, or if it was something that affected only that person, but I never had any problems using this unit with my phone, nor with my Galaxy Tab 2.0.

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Or maybe I should say simply awesome! Out of the box, plug into the electrical outlet, use jacks attached to device to connect it to Android device, then just start the app you use to play music on your device. The music will start playing on the powerful speaker right away.

I have to say I'm very impressed with the sound quality! If you turn the volume all the way up, it's pretty loud. And it sounds great, no distortions. Downloading the app was a breeze, although I wish the app was available at the Amazon app store, since some of my devices don't have access to Google Play. :( At any rate, once I downloaded the app, it made the remote and the controls on the dock function right away. Well, that is, as soon as I realized that I had to pull the plastic tab to get battery contact on the remote.

So, here are the pros and cons:

Pros

Incredibly easy to set up and use.

Great sound.

Made for Android and not iPhone, iPod, etc. And this is a biggie, since I was getting annoyed that I could only find docks for the Apple stuff.

Sleek and non-intrusive look.

Light weight and small enough so it's easy to carry it around.

Cons

App not available at the Amazon app store.

Has to be plugged into electrical outlet. If it had a rechargeable battery, it would be much more portable.

The device needs to be plugged in. It would be nice if it connected wirelessly.

The price could be a little more affordable. But I'm guessing it will become less expensive once it's been on the market for awhile.

All things considered, I'm in love with this new device and will be buying a few more to spread around the house! :)

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When the Android Docking Speaker first arrived I was very excited. There aren't many docking stations/speakers for Android. I've never had an iphone and am using this Android phone only on wifi, much like an ipod. I spent some time shopping online and in a local Best Buy (too bad I was completely ignored there or rather, good thing, because I later found this system).

I will be honest, at first I found it to be a disappointing amalgamation of three separate and available products: a small speaker system, a headphone cable, and a micro-usb charger. I thought (and expressed to the CEO of the maker) that it was disappointing that it didn't seem suited more specifically for the Android. I mean, couldn't anyone put these 3 things together?

Then, I downloaded the free SONR app and began using the remote control. That little add-on has changed my perspective completely. Now, I love this device!

I have to go to the device once to turn it on and select a station on Pandora, then I can control the volume, pause and play, and advance to the next song from my desk without getting up. If I want to change stations, sure, I have to go back to the device. But that's not a big deal.

If I put together a speaker system, a headphone cable, and a charger, I would have to get up and go to it every time my phone rings (to adjust or mute the volume or pause the song), or every time I want to a advance to the next song. So, it might be appropriate to say I love the app. But the app came with the device. I am enjoying the entire package.

It has a good sound. It's not going to rock your whole house or play on your patio for that pool party, but for your office, bedroom, kitchen, living room it's definitely adequate.

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